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JUNE
2021
Issue 60







SAVING HUMANS BY
FINDING THEM A
RESCUE CAT






















“ Will you take me

home today?” Bryer





Bryer is a gorgeous boy who is well
overdue for his forever home…
Meet him inside!



www.DoggieRescue.com

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This month our feature article from Antonette is Copyright 2021:
“UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT!” It explains the DoggieRescue.com
way cats communicate. See p6-7 Permission is given to reprint
for educational purposes only,
provided DoggieRescue.com
Magazine is acknowledged.
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Stories you’ll love this Address: 2 McCowan Rd,
month : Turn to p10 where Ingleside NSW 2101
we have a POSTCARD Phone: 9486 3133
from ex DR kitty BETTY! or 0429 044 484
“ Daisy”
Editor, Advertising, Layout,
Typesetting & Design:
Corinne Daw
FEATURES Photography: Natalie Burns
Kim Bernotas & Martha
FROM MY DESK
By Monika Biernacki 3 Pavlakis
Printing: SPOTPRESS
9 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE ADOPT A 4-5 Phone: 9549-1111
BABY KITTEN. www.spotpress.com.au

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT 6-7 DISCLAIMER: The points of
By Antonette Diorio view expressed by contributors
in their respective articles does
I COME WITH BAGGAGE—DO 8
YOU STILL WANT ME? not necessarily reflect that of
the Publisher, Editor.
5 MINUTES WITH BRYER OUR 9 Advertising for services and
COVER KITTY FOR JUNE products appearing here is
accepted by the Publisher and
POSTCARDS FROM BETTY 10 Editor in good faith. However
& CAMOMILE the Publisher & Editor give no
JUNE cover is BRYER
Cover photo: Natalie Burns RABBIT LOVERS SECTION 11- guarantee or endorsement of
Cover boy COCONUT 13 products or services, nor the
advertisers will fulfill their
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FROM MY DESK By Monika Biernacki

Monika with
Russell
Dear Readers,

Gentle Bryer introduces our cat section with
those appealing, loving eyes. So many adult cats
are looking for homes but cannot compete with all
the kittens. It’s winter and there is nothing better
than snuggling with your cat in front of a warm fire.
Adult cats are so easy to care for and are just
looking for the quiet life. Antonette has found some
amazing information on the different sounds that
cats make and their meanings. It makes me
appreciate that I need to tune into my cat a little
more! We also have postcards from beautiful Betty
and Camomile. Those pictures showing Camomile
on Day 1 and Day 7 show brilliantly the changes that
a cat goes through adjusting to a new environment
and that we need patience to let them work at their
speed.

Coconut hopped onto the front page of our bunny
section, introducing his mate Cottontail, and all the
other buns. Some have found mates whilst at Doggie “ I want to thank all our volunteers and supporters who
Rescue which has made their stay with us more
enjoyable and given them the companionship they do their bit to help and care for all our cats, dogs and
need. Tricia talks about the origins of rabbits in rabbits. Every gentle touch and kind word helps them in
Australia starting with the First Fleet and how the
feral population has grown. OMG! their day.” Monika


Meet Evie
http://www.DoggieRescue.com/adoption_cat.htm

Evie is a pretty Tabby/White girl who at 10 years
of age has found herself homeless. She is a quiet,
calm girl who loves pats and napping. Evie also
loves to snuggle. With a large percentage of
adopters wanting to adopt a kitten the chances of
Evie finding another home easily diminish. Currently
living at DoggieWood Evie has a warm bed, and
good food but has to compete with much younger
cats for that most sought after forever home.

Did you know? Cats, if cared for and kept inside,
can live to over 20 years of age so with that thought
in mind Evie could be just half way through her life.
She needs and deserves to be loved. If looking at
adopting please consider giving an older cat a home.

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9 out of 10 people adopt a baby kitten.
Only 1 out of 10 adopts an adult cat.






You mean no
family might
want me?













MACADAMIA 3 yrs Black/
White Female She is shy &
needs a calm family. Sponsor: Macadamia needed a little consoling with a
The Students at the Sydney
School of English cuddle and a few pats when she heard that adult
cats are harder to find families for….
























TK 6mths Black Male. He’s a CHIA 12mths Calico Female A TOMMY 3yrs Black/White Fluffy
sweet chatty boy. Sponsor: “From sweetie with a friendly, affectionate Male Flirty chatter & dreamy eyes
our family of 2 dogs!” Lisa & Greg. nature. Has a heart murmur. make him irresistible.

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Arctic Glacier






So, what is the most popular adoptable age for a cat?
Most people want kittens from 8wks –12wks of age.
When kittens pass that age their chances of being
adopted lessens. It is hard to believe at just 6 months
gorgeous Arctic & Glacier are already past their prime!







Russell







A GOOD PHOTO CAN MAKE ALL THE
DIFFERENCE TO WHETHER AN OLDER CAT
IS ADOPTED...OR NOT...


What will
become FEATURED CATS P5
of me?
Mia ARCTIC & GLACIER 6mths Pure White/ Semi Long Hair
brother & sister. Both deaf. Would make a sweet pair.
Sponsor: Lots of love from Ruth Wall
RUSSELL 5yrs Ginger/White Male FIV+ Sponsor: “In
loving memory of Fred the Cat & Juicy the Dog!” Jo Curtin
MIA 4yrs White/Grey Female A shy girl seeking a
gentle family. Sponsor: “In loving memory of Joan Elmes
(cat lover)

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FEATURE Article W H A T W A S TH A T Y O U S A I D ?


Understanding




Your Cat!





Cats have developed an elaborate communication system with hundreds of
vocalizations to tell humans what they want or need. And those of us that know By Antonette Diorio
our cats well will recognize some of these vocalizations: for example, we all CAT ADOPTION OFFICER
know the meow that says, “get up and get me my breakfast!”
Antonette has her Certificate II
If you watch what your cat is doing when he/she meows, you may be able to in Animal Care and Certificate
distinguish which meows are associated with which requests (or protests). III in Captive Animals.

Some common meows can include:
• Short meow: Standard greetings
I learnt another
word today…. • Multiple meows: Excited greetings
‘homeless’ • Mid-pitch meow: Plea for something like food,
or water
• Drawn-out mrrroooow: A demand for something
• Low pitch MRRRooooowww: A complaint, or
displeasure or fight
• Lower than mid pitch MEEOOOOOOwww:
mrrroooow Begging, for something such as food.
I need love! • High-pitch RRRROWW!: Anger, pain, or being fearful

• Chatter (rapid teeth-chattering): Excitement,
frustration
• Chirrup (a cross between a meow and a purr with
rising inflection): Friendly greeting sound, often
used by a mother cat to call to her kittens
• Purr: Invites close contact or attention
• Hiss: A serious sign of aggression if unhappy,
scared or fighting.

Featured Kitty:
Daisy 2yrs Torti Female A former street cat this gentle
girl who has never had a loving home. Sponsor: “ In
loving memory of Joey & Rosie!” Pat Broderick

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Cats are always learning how to communicate with the Be consistent. A common blunder many cat owners
person/s they have chosen to journey through life with make is to say “no” and pet the cat at the same time.
and we can influence this. The more you communicate This is very confusing to the cat. So for example, if you
with or talk to your cat, the faster he or she will learn. want your cat to go away, a firm “later” and gentle
They say cats can learn about 25 to 35 words. push, without showing affection, will let the cat know
that her presence is not desired at this time. Most cats
Here are some hints on how to communicate and will try two to three times to invade a person’s space,
talk to your cat: often from different directions (e.g. when you’re
working on your computer). When saying “later”, be
• If you blink slowly when making eye contact with patient, it might take them a while to obey.
your cat, she will usually respond by blinking back
(She’s saying she loves you too) or she’ll come over It goes without saying that researchers have shown
to you to be stroked. that cats don’t communicate with other cats the way
they do with us humans, but even though cats probably
• Use a slightly raised tone of voice to indicate think us humans are a bit slow at understanding them,
friendliness and a lowered tone of voice to communication is possible if we are patient.
indicate displeasure or assertion.
Written with help from:( https://www.catwhisperer.se/
• Develop a “command tone” to use with your cat how-to-communicate-with-your-cat/)
when he or she is doing something that you
consider to be wrong. Use a voice that comes Featured Kitty: Taz 2yrs Black & White Male. FIV+
naturally to you and can be replicated easily, A beautiful, friendly boy who loves toys and cuddles.
but that is also distinct from your everyday talking
voice. If you use this voice sparingly Sponsor: “ A purrfect match!” Natalie Burns
but seriously, your cat will learn to
associate the voice with the idea
that he or she is displeasing you and
this will likely change your cat’s I’m not
behaviour. Your cat wants to listening...
please you.

• Make a quick and sharp hiss or spit
sound as a “no” command. This is
similar to the sound made by cats
when they say “no.”
• Repetition helps cats learn i.e.
repeat the same word. For example,
say sleep or bed, each time you go
to bed. Eventually, your cat will
begin to associate the repetitive
word sound with your actions and
may even get to the bedroom
before you. Try this with other words
e.g. toy, dinner, treat, walk (if you
walk them on a lead). My cats know
the word bath and when I realised
they were running away when I said
it, I stopped. Tsar particularly
doesn’t like being bathed.

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SABRINA 9yrs Black Female & LIBBY 9yrsTorti Female FRANK 2yrs Gray Tabby Male A shy
BONDED PAIR. Libby’s vision in her left eye is limited. Sponsor: “ In guy who needs love & patience. Sponsor:
loving memory of precious Bella & Coolpi!” E.Lin “A forever home soon!” Love, Toni & Rich
BAGGAGE

Will you help me unpack my baggage lest I forget,
There is so much to carry, so much to regret.
Hmmm...yes, there it is, right on the top
let’s first unpack heartache, loneliness and loss,
and there by my collar hides fear and shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave,
I still have to unpack my baggage called pain.
EVIE 10yrs Tabby/
Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? White Female A quiet,
Or recoil from my things and take me right back? calm girl who loves
snuggling.
Do you have the time to help me unpack,

to put away my baggage and never repack?
I pray that you do, for I’m tired you see.
But I do come with baggage. Do you still want me?
Author: Evelyn Colbath















SAGE 6-7 yrs Tabby Female Adopted NUTMEG 6-7yrs Ginger/White COSMO 9yrs Tabby Female
from us as a kitten she was recently Female She was returned with Sage An older girl finding it hard to
returned. She is sweet but timid. from the same household. Also sweet. adjust after owner passed away.

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with
BRYER


AN INTERVIEW ….

1. A quiet, gentle chap who stays
out of the way if it gets too
busy.
2. Bryer has a short coat, weighs
4.8kg and is 2 years old.
3. Enjoys a good meal, like a
range of fresh & tinned food.

4. He’s usually under a table or
asleep up high so is often
overlooked.
5. He does like a soft pat and
scratch under the chin or
behind the ear if approached
slowly.

6. Bryer has a great tail – all
black except for the very tip
that’s white. Looks like it was
dipped in paint at the fur
factory.

FOR MORE DETAILS
PLEASE EMAIL …
[email protected]



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ADOPT A RESCUED CAT


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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? I T ’ S H A R D N O T T O B E S M I T T E N W I T H B E T T Y !


POSTCARD FROM
BETTY— Adopted 1/1/21

Craig, Issy, Henry and I wanted to let you all know that Betty
is an absolute delight and we are smitten with her - we love
her dearly and can't imagine our lives without her in it!













From the first day she came into our home she
was purring, eating well and using her kitty litter,
exploring and smooching and in no time she was
resting her paw on my arm so gently. Now, she
loves to sit on our laps and still purrs to her hearts
content. She follows us around when we are
home – as I write this she is snuggled up on the
bed in our office/spare bedroom as I work on the
computer. She loves her toys - chases them
around the house and is very content to be inside
- loves looking out our windows and watching the
world. Thank you so much for our beautiful
Written by: HER MUM FAY
Betty. Cheers, Fay

UPDATE ON CAMOMILE : We are in love with little Camomile. She is the cutest cat ever, with such a lovely nature.
Thank you for connecting her with us! Below are some photos. Warm regards from a happy family! Craig and Susan


CAMOMILE DAY 1 CAMOMILE DAY 7

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JUNE
2021
Issue 46
ADOPTED
RABBITS : 63
























“ I’m making

pink eyes at

you!...” Coconut



Coconut is a very pretty Albino
bunny & he has a look-a-like
brother too! Meet them inside.

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Check out our website (http://www.doggierescue.com/adoption_rabbit.htm)
Rabbits FEATURE
to see their photos and learn more about these little lovebuns.
How much do you know about


rabbit history in Australia?


Did you know that rabbits first arrived in Australia with convicts onboard the First Fleet
in 1788? Then in 1859, 24 rabbits were released in Victoria for hunting purposes, and
because they breed so quickly and have many in their litters, just 25 years later the
feral rabbit population had reached NSW and QLD (see photo below). Now there are
By Tricia Curran over 10 billion feral rabbits across Australia!






























In the 1900s WA built the largest rabbit proof fence at so they can't escape (and to keep predators from getting
1,700km in order to keep them out. The government in), also to keep the mosquitoes out.
also started releasing Myxomatosis in the 1950s which
is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes - and this killed Rabbits are illegal to have as pets in QLD but that is the
500 million rabbits in 2 years (sadly this is a very painful only state that outlaws them, so you are safe to adopt
death for them). one (or more - we have some adorable bonded pairs) of
the cuties at DoggieRescue—see opposite page!
Why did they do this? Because rabbits aren't native
species and although they make great pets - the feral Our sweet little buns either came from the pound or
ones impact other animals such as the bandicoot and were found on the streets, not an easy start but it's
the bilby because they eat their food sources. So make all uphill from here for them! All our gentle rabbits
sure you keep those hutches and enclosures secure are used to adults handling them.

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Companionship and Rabbits.
Rabbits by nature seek
companionship, in the wild they
live in large communities and
have a complex social hierarchy.









“ I’m Marie & I love Donny ” “ I’m Donny & I love Marie ”
A 4yrs Dwarf x Bunny A 12mths Dwarf x Male

















“ I’m Rex ” “ I’m Jet & I love Marilyn” “ I’m Marilyn Monroe & I love Jet ”
A 6mths Dwarf Male A 12mths Angora x Male A sweet, gentle Angora x Female

Companionship for domestic rabbits is vital to their well-
being, and this can be provided either by another rabbit,
I’m Coconut, their human companions, or best of all, both.
and...sssshh
Cottontail's
sleeping!
Cute cover boy
Coconut & his
brother Cottontail
came from the
pound together
and are brothers.

For more details please They are both
call Monika on 9486-3133 gentle rabbits,
or email easy to handle by
[email protected] adults. They would
make a loving pair.

www.DoggieRescue.com
Phone:9486-3133















Snuggle bunny TAZ is
seeking an unprejudiced
family who will adopt a
healthy FIV + kitty and
his toy snake Sammy.
Meet Taz inside!





Please ADOPT don’t SHOP
Rescue Pets Are Best!